Quantity surveyor

A company that Specialise in Electrical Instrumentation services providing Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance services covering a broad range of sectors such as Oil Gas, Power Infrastructure, Industrial and Commercial are looking for an Quantity Surveyor for a long term project starting in the northwest. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Work closely with the project managers * Take-Off or all Construction Drawings to record and manage any changes on an ongoing basis throughout the project cycle. * Ensure construction installation keeps to plan and any delays are recorded and communicated to client with the respective Cause Effect analysis. * Identify and manage project risks ensuring that these are commercially mitigated to provide a clear and up to date risk position. * Prepare in-house monthly commercial reports and ensure complete control over all commercial aspects of the project. * Monitoring earned values and calculations of spend v rsquo;s earned values on a weekly basis. * To ensure participation in handover of construction meetings for any and all projects concerned. * In conjunction with the Project Manager, prepare CCS budgets for the projects and update as required. * Prepare cash flows and update as necessary - analyse timing of sales and costs. * Monitor and analyse project delivery status with project leadership teams. * Mentor all personnel under your direction to enhance their capability and performance. * Participate with and address any problematic situations on projects and to liaise with legal representatives. * Ensure maximum profitability on projects under his / her control by pro-actively approaching your duties and exercising commercial acumen. * Monitor progress on site, ensure that where applicable claims for recovery of loss and expenses are submitted timeously and agreed with client, liaising with Project Manager and refer to the appropriate conditions of contract. * Highlight to the Commercial Manager / Project Manager areas in which target cost and sales are not being achieved by means of a monthly report. EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Degree in Quantity Surveying and/or electrical engineering. Trade back-round is also an advantage. * Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity survey functions for E I contracting industry operations. * Technical and practical knowledge of all phases of contract development, award, administration and close-out relating to a multi-discipline construction project. * Knowledgeable of current industry and technical developments. * Strong working knowledge of administering FIDIC or ICE and other similar contract formulation standards. * Proven track record with recognised international standard contracting companies. * Good communication skills and strong English capability. * Must be capable of preparing ldquo;MTO rsquo;s rdquo; and compiling the Actual Construction Measure. * Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner. * Computer literate especially with Microsoft Word and Excel. * Must be eligible of working in the UK Europe